Planning and Operations Manager (Apparel Brand - New)

Our client is a leading global apparel brand that has recently established operations in Ho Chi Minh City.

Recruiter's Contact: 0967890097 (Zalo/Phone)

Email: [Confidential Information] (Ms. Tram)

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Planning & Operations Manager lead supply planning and operations across assigned

country/region. Own capacity planning, monthly buy, PO/order management, WIP, and vendor

performance to achieve on-time delivery.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Assist Sourcing Director on setting, driving & executing 3-year sourcing strategy

Partner with Merchandising team to ensure forecast allocation according to sourcing strategy;

validate and rectify data to support seasonal demand

Negotiate seasonal & monthly capacity with T1; align with brand planning team on advance

production/ buy plans to achieve level loading and fulfil peak month demand

Lead & drive S&Op meeting; drive decisions on pull forward/push out & minor adjustment on

sourcing strategy when needed

Seasonal buy plan: Partner with brand planning & buying team to set seasonal buy calendar;

governance on on-time buy release & confirmations; lead issue resolution

Oversee PO management: WIP tracking, potential issues resolution, OTP monitoring, payment

tracking and weekly reporting

Execute ramp up/down plans for new factory growth/setup & factory exit

Manage PO reallocations and subcontracting with QA & Merchandising team when necessary

Lead & drive process & system improvement; teams & supplier training on new process/ system

Lead & drive vendor performance reviews and new factory onboarding/exit

People Management: Set objectives, coach team; succession planning

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Strong supply chain planning knowledge (capacity planning, WIP tracking, supply issue resolution).

Advanced analytics and problem solving; KPI management

Systems: ERP/SAP and planning tools; advanced Excel/PowerPoint/Power BI

Leadership and stakeholder management

Excellent English communication; Vietnamese/Chinese a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office in Ho Chi Minh City with regular factory visits.

High-velocity environment; multi-stakeholder meetings weekly.

Up to 20% travel annuall